Meghan Markle and Prince Harry Spend Quality Time With Disaster-Affected Children Post Public Statement

Published 02/07/2025, 8:13 PM CST

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry left the royal frontiers five years ago. But despite the march of time, royalty reeks out from the Duke and the Duchess with every step they take. Of course, backlash follows suit like an unrelenting force, but the lovebirds are tied with the man of steel resolute to do better for mankind. Amidst their pack schedules, Markle and the Prince pressed pause on business to share heartwarming moments with children in crisis.

No sooner had their public statement made waves than the Duke and the Duchess were spotted, fully present and pouring their attention into the disaster’s youngest survivors, turning a moment of tragedy into tenderness.

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry connect with disaster-impacted minors

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Everything Meghan Markle and Prince Harry do follows a fair share of backlash, but that never brings any shortcomings in their philanthropic efforts. If anything, the consistent opposition strengthens their motive, and recently, the power couple made headlines after releasing a new statement, stressing the importance of playtime for children. Shortly after, they appeared in a video from Project:Camp LA. Project:Camp LA is a non-profit organization, providing pop-up day camps for the youngest victims of disasters.

After the ravaging wildfires in LA, the Duke and the Duchess were attacked from pockets of the globe over capitalizing on alleged “photo op” drives when they stepped out to help the affected. But since then, the lovebirds have neither stopped nor slowed down on their collective humanitarian efforts. “Children need more than just shelter—they need stability, support, and the space to play,” the statement, released through their Archewell Foundation read, highlighting Project:Camp’s work in these areas.

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Having said that, how exactly have Archewell Foundation and Project: Camp joined forces to help these kids?

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry illuminates Project:Camp’s children’s work

In the statement released through their Archewell Foundation, Meghan Markle and Prince Harry emphasize and shed light on Project:Camp’s work in the US, especially after the all-consuming wildfires in LA. The non-profit organization has set up free, trauma-informed day camps for children to offer assistance during emergencies by trained camp counselors. It additionally gives parents and caregivers the time and space to plan their next steps.

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Project:Camp in partnership with the Archewelll Foundation has helped displaced families in Palisades and Eaton Canyon. The charity recently hosted a camp at Santa Barbara Zoo for children affected by the LA fires. When it comes to lending a hand, the Duke and the Duchess have been miles ahead, turning compassion into action like it is second nature. But these LA fires? They will stand as a blazing testament to the kind of royalty that is not worn but runs deep in their very DNA.

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What do you think of Meghan Markle and Prince Harry spending meaningful time with children impacted by disasters? Let us know in the comments below!

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Anushka Bhattacharya

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I'm Anushka Bhattacharya, an entertainment journalist at Netflix Junkie. Armed with a degree in literature, I once wielded my words to catalyze change within society through my work with NGOs. However, as I stumbled into the exuberant hole of crime thrillers and documentaries on Netflix, it was love at first sight and pushed me into entertainment journalism.

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